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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.44, 14,168.96 and 2,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.44, 14,168.96 and 2,871.68 is: 4,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.44 : 14,168.96 = 2,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.44/14,168.96 = 2,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.44x = 14,168.96 × 2,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.44x = 40,688,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,688,740.12/9,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.77

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